Description Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way. Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a Road Planning Officer to work with our client Main Roads WA on a fixed term contract until June 2026. This part-time role is 19 hours per week based at the East Perth head office. Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will involve: Reviewing and updating current Route Development and Management Plan (RDAMP) documents by : Identifying current and future needs, opportunities and constraints to deliver activities along each Main Roads route over a ten‑year horizon, with an outlook to twenty years Analysing the safety, freight, efficiency and performance of each route Conducting key internal and external stakeholder workshops to capture and clarify future planned works for each route Reviewing and updating RDAMPs in accordance with the current template Facilitating stakeholder engagement activities Facilitating meetings and workshops Preparing and reviewing technical planning documentation Applying knowledge of road construction, road planning and road maintenance, including metropolitan road, public transport and bicycle networks Applying knowledge of the Metropolitan Region Scheme and metropolitan planning frameworks What you will bring to the team: Demonstrated experience in road or transport planning, network planning or strategic corridor planning Experience reviewing, developing or updating planning documents such as Route Development and Management Plans (RDAMPs) or similar strategic plans Sound knowledge of road construction, maintenance and operations within a metropolitan road network Understanding of safety, freight, efficiency and performance considerations for road corridors Working knowledge of the Metropolitan Region Scheme and metropolitan planning frameworks Demonstrated ability to facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, workshops and meetings Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, technically robust planning documents Ability to analyse information and synthesise inputs from multiple stakeholders into structured, well‑reasoned outputs Interested? Apply now. GHD has been appointed by Main Roads Western Australia to deliver a state-wide Operational Asset Management Support Service (AMSS) contract. Under this contract, GHD provides centralised and regional support to assist Main Roads manage and maintain the State Road network. GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage. LI-JT1
